Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Rosaires Care; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care is seeking a Night Shift Lab Tech Assistant to support patient-centered laboratory services by handling and processing specimens for timely diagnostics.

You will receive, label, and prepare specimens, perform basic testing under supervision, and document results in the LIS, while following strict safety and quality procedures. Collaboration with nurses and providers is essential for smooth diagnostic workflow.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory safety, infection control, and quality practices.
• Ability to label and process specimens accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Basic testing skills and comfort working under supervision.
• Proficiency operating routine lab equipment and using LIS for documentation.
• Clear communication skills and a patient-focused, collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, and prepare specimens according to established procedures.
• Perform basic laboratory testing under the supervision of qualified staff.
• Operate and maintain routine laboratory equipment.
• Accurately record and document results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Follow strict safety, infection control, and quality assurance procedures.
• Communicate effectively with nurses and providers to support diagnostic workflow.

Skills

Specimen labeling

LIS documentation

Basic lab testing

Lab safety

Communication

Tools

LIS

Routine lab equipment

Job description

Night Shift Lab Tech Assistant supports patient-centered laboratory services by handling and processing specimens for timely diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, label, and prepare specimens according to established procedures.
• Perform basic laboratory testing under the supervision of qualified staff.
• Operate and maintain routine laboratory equipment.
• Accurately record and document results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Follow strict safety, infection control, and quality assurance procedures.
• Communicate effectively with nurses and providers to support diagnostic workflow.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory safety, infection control, and quality practices.
• Ability to label and process specimens accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Basic testing skills and comfort working under supervision.
• Proficiency operating routine lab equipment and using LIS for documentation.
• Clear communication skills and a patient-focused, collaborative mindset.